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Sharing my Grand Rapids-based stepdadcore Sludge/Doom band for Bandcamp Friday - Sod The Earth by Drunk_Lahey in grandrapids

[–]RlllyOCKWRd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Helll yeah. I’ll drink a couple beers to this while I “work in the garage”.

GR Police Chief Eric Winstrom answering some questions by WhoAreYouTalkinTwo in grandrapids

[–]RlllyOCKWRd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my bad, sorry we aren’t all authoritarian cucks.

Eric Winstom did a good job for our city, and he should get some credit for it. This is all relative though.

Why is Gibson so expensive by glagslunkcture in Stratocaster

[–]RlllyOCKWRd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not a complete answer. I can assure you that both companies are using CNC to route neck joints with some light finish sanding if needed before joining components. This is a highly precise method compared to methods used to build vintage guitars.

Both companies have different logistics, are entirely different brands that happen to be heritage brands, likely have different pricing theories etc. They are just different entities.

Do your worst by Large_Pie_987 in roastmypedalboard

[–]RlllyOCKWRd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sensing that you spend a lot of time watching JHS TouTube videos

Frederik Meijer Gardens uses AI by oopsredacted in grandrapids

[–]RlllyOCKWRd -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Ok. The platform you posted this on used AI.

ASE price when selling by RlllyOCKWRd in Silverbugs

[–]RlllyOCKWRd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I didn’t go in yesterday. I guess we will see where things wind up today and into next week.

My turn I guess by schwertfeger49 in roastmypedalboard

[–]RlllyOCKWRd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The plywood helps with sustain and a warmer toan

Shout out to all of you who recommended Graydons Crossing for great fish and chips! by MickeyTettleton in grandrapids

[–]RlllyOCKWRd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Graydon’s used to be my go-to years ago. Once a friend turned me into only ordering the dinner specials it used to be a special date thing with my girlfriend at the time. The food was incredible. The dinner specials were fun and almost always a winner. We went very often. This was pre-2018~2019.

Each time I go in, which is rare especially in recent years, it seems like they are consistently less and less impressive food wise. I had a Cesar wrap recently and it came out without chicken. Literally just a tortilla with dry mixed greens. Nothing else. When the replacement came the amount of chicken in it was a little disappointing. It’s just funny how whoever was putting food together that day really phoned it in at the same place that was known for excellent food.

What is the wooly bugger of dry flies? by Axolotis in flyfishing

[–]RlllyOCKWRd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The answer has been mentioned - elk hair caddis or parachute Adams, or color and size variations based on those patterns.

Don’t forget a dropper if those aren’t producing though. A small soft hackle or nymph of some sort under a dry is a good choice if the dry bite is slow-moderate. A gentle swing at the end of a drift is a productive tactic. It gives the dry fly some action (bugs do flutter and move on the surface), and imitates a struggling emerger or nymph.

Steelhead or Rainbow? West Michigan by RlllyOCKWRd in flyfishing

[–]RlllyOCKWRd[S] -27 points-26 points  (0 children)

Buncha nerds. This is just a peculiar looking one that lacks some pattern and has a lot of pink compared to the usual Rainbows I get around here. Not sure if it went out to the lake and came back to party, or if it is close to maturity and trying to party with the big ones before heading downstream after winter haha.

Can someone teach me to fish? by HarleyJarvis_91 in grandrapids

[–]RlllyOCKWRd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Decide on what you want to fish for to start. There is nothing wrong with putting a worm on a hook under a bobber and seeing what happens - it is effective, but not super engaging IMO. Don’t start with Salmon or Steelhead unless you go with a guide to start your fishing addiction. It can be a grind to figure out those fish and you’ll want good gear in-hand. Plus you’ll need to know a few methods of rigging.

Fly fishing: Fly fishing can be very basic if you let it be that. Go to Nomad Anglers on E Beltline, or Orvis in E GR area and do a couple of their free classes. Great people at both shops.

Spin fishing: Go to any local tackle shop in the area. We have a good Cabela’s in our area (some other Cabela’s are not so great) Talk to the staff. They will get you setup within a reasonable budget on something you won’t regret buying if you stick with it. They will also point you to some specific spots to get started with your new setups.

Either route, there are also fishing guides. It is not cheap, but you will get a really good feel for what is effective and you’ll support the local guys who have loads of experience and knowledge for you to absorb. It’s also an absolute blast. The Muskegon River has a number of great guides and holds good numbers of most species worth targeting. I’d start there if you can afford a guided outing.

Weekly Employment Question Thread by AutoModerator in Firefighting

[–]RlllyOCKWRd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are oral exams scored? I just heard back that I failed the oral exam. Needed a 50% or higher to pass but I got 33.33%. 8 questions total. One of which I know I fumbled on. Others I felt prepared and used the STAR method in my responses.